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Hot Rods SBC into 1939 Ford

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 39wagon, Jan 3, 2020.

  1. 39wagon
    Joined: Dec 13, 2008
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    A quick question regarding putting a SBC into my '39 coupe. It has stock running gear (but with the little 60hp tube front axle) and the stock trans. Am I going to have to split the wishbones for this change? Also, is there a definitive book on what is required as far as adapters, different flywheels, etc. that explains exactly what is needed? I know that this is perhaps one of the most common conversions, but not to me, i.e. I've never done it before so I need all the help I can get! Any info and/or suggestions from the troops would really be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
     
  2. thunderbirdesq
    Joined: Feb 15, 2006
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    Wishbone does not need to be split. cast aluminum adapter, custom pilot bushing, 168 tooth flywheel redrilled for ford 10” long style pressure plate (or if you can find one, you can use a 49-50 mercury borg and beck plate that will bolt to Chevy flywheel bolt pattern), stock ford clutch disc 10”, 3 bolt nose mount starter.

    passenger side angled ramhorn manifold works great on drivers side to pipe the exhaust around the steering box.
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  3. scrap metal 48
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    If you are using the V8 60 transmission, it will never hold up to even a tired sbc.. The 4.11 rear end won't be much fun either...
     
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  4. tubman
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    I had a '37 V8-60, and it had a 4.44 rear end; even less fun.:(
     
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  5. mickeyc
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  6. mickeyc
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    Contact Will Cap near Pismo Beach. They will have and or make everything you need. They fixed me up with everything I needed for a vintage Hemi to Chevy setup. Including bolts fly wheel and even a drill guide. They will sell you one piece or a complete kit. Nice stuff.
     
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  7. Check out my build thread on my 39 in the red link below. I did exactly what you are asking about and I outline it all. Its an easy swap, if you use the right parts. PMme I’d you have questions. Happy to help out.
     
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  8. thunderbirdesq
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    Good point, It won’t bolt up to the adapter either
     
  9. The only unexpected thing I found when building my AVATAR is that most of the adapters are designed for the early starter so keep that in mind.

    Charlie Stephens
     
  10. fullhouse296
    Joined: Jan 30, 2009
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    from Australia

    Buy it all in a box ,then fix it up to look like all the other cookie cutter sbc out there . UurrGhh
     

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